Food License

Food License Online in India

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Intro

₹ 3,999/-

All-inclusive Pricefor FSSAI Registration of Small Food Businesses / Related Activities

Base

₹ 9,999/-

All-inclusive Price for FSSAI State License of Medium-Sized Food Operators /Related Activities (Restaurants, Manufacturers, etc.)

Pro

₹ 16,999/-

All-inclusive Price for FSSAI Central License of Large-Sized Food Operators/Related Activities(5 Star Hotels, Transporters, Manufacturers,& Retailers, etc.)

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Day 5-10

We Prepare all application materials and fill out the registration forms.

Day 7-14

We collect the necessary information and documents for Company Registration.

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Food License Online: An Overview of FSSAI Registration/License

FSSAI is an abbreviation used for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. An FSSAI license online or directly through authority is required before starting a food business. Manufacturers, traders, and restaurants who deal with food must obtain a 14-digit registration number printed on food packages. FSSAI’s primary goal is to regulate and check for safe food manufacturing, storage, and transportation practices among Food Business Operators (FBOs). You can apply for a food license online through the portal of the FSSAI, depending on the business’s size and nature.

What are the benefits of a Food License?

Informed Consumers

The quality of the goods we consume is essential, especially when several products and types of food are available on the market. Knowing the quality and standard of an item is very important for every consumer. Having a food license signifies that food consumption has complied with India's hygiene requirements' Food Safety and Standards Authority.

Build goodwill

With the FSSAI logo, you know that the food is of a certain standard and hygienic to consume. As the FSSAI license helps spread awareness among the consumers, the goodwill gained in the market can then be used to drive expansion. You can obtain the food license online or directly from the authorities.

Which applies to you: FSSAI Registration or FSSAI License?

FSSAI Registration

Food businesses and allied activities like sales, distribution, trading, repackaging, and labeling can register in this way. A food business with a turnover of fewer than 12 lacs may apply for essential registration with the FSSAI. There are mainly hawkers, petty retailers, and temporary stallholders in this category. eCommerce food traders will benefit from the food license online registration.

FSSAI License

There are two types of FSSAI licenses.
State License: State licensing is available to food businesses with revenues over Rs.12 lakhs and up to Rs.20 crores.
Central License: Food establishments with a turnover of Rs.20 crores and above must hold a Central FSSAI License.

List of Documents Required for Company Registration in India

For FSSAI Registration

For FSSAI State License

Proof Business Incorporation
PAN Card of Business
Photographs of Applicants
Form B duly completed and signed
Plan of the processing unit showing the dimensions and operation-wise area allocation
List of Directors/ Partners/ Proprietor with address, contact details, and photo ID
Name and list of equipment and machinery used with the number and installed capacity
Form B duly completed and signed

List of food categories to be manufactured
Authority letter from manufacturer nominated a responsible person name and address.
Analysis report of water to be used in the process to confirm the portability
Proof of possession of premises- Electricity Bill (latest)
Rent Agreement, if applicable
NOC and copy of License from the manufacturer
Copy of certificate obtained under Coop Act 1861/Multistate Coop Act 2002
Food safety management system plan or certificate

For FSSAI Central License

Documents as applicable in State License
Analysis report of water to be used in the process to confirm the portability
Source of raw material for milk, meat, etc
Recall plan wherever applicable
Ministry of Commerce Certificate for 100% EOU

What is a Food license or FSSAI Registration?
IE code document issued by DGFT
Form IX
Certificate from Ministry of Tourism
Supporting document for proof of turnover and transportation
Declaration form

Here Are Some Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements for company registration in India?

India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority have mandated food operators to obtain a food license to monitor the quality of food products they produce or process. Businesses engaged in food activities must apply for different types of food licenses depending on the parameters listed below:

Turnover
Scale of business
Type of activity

Who are petty food business operators? What is the eligibility for the FSSAI registration certificate?

Petty Food Business Operators (FBO) who himself manufactures or sells any article of food or a petty retailer, hawker, itinerant vendor or a temporary stallholder or small scale or cottage or such other industries relating to food business or tiny food business operator having annual turnover up to Rs. 12 Lacs or whose

production capacity of food products does not exceed 100 kg or litres per day, or
procurement or handling and collection of milk is up to 500 litres of milk per day, or
slaughtering capacity is 2 large animals or 10 small animals or 50 poultry birds per day or less

These FBOs are required to obtain FSSAI Registration Certificate by applying on Food License Online and Registration System. This Registration Certificate is embedded with a QR code and has the image of FBO with a 14-digit Registration number starting with 2 (2xxxxxxxxxxxxx).

Do Cloud Kitchens (with no seating arrangements) require FSSAI License or Registration?

Yes. Cloud Kitchens shall obtain FSSAI License or Registration as per the eligibility criteria.

Whether NOC from FSSAI is required for export?

No, NOC is not required from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India for exporting food products from India; however FSSAI License is required to be taken by the exporter

What is the validity period of the License?

FSSAI licenses are valid for one to five years in each category, namely Basic Registration, State Registration, and Central Registration. You need to renew the food license online or as applicable within 30 days after your initial License expires.